27.1283649, -82.4704274

Nokomis Beach Public Boat Ramp

Free to launch Reported open Public access
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Nokomis Beach Public Boat Ramp is a public launch on Blackburn Bay in Sarasota County, Florida , with 2 launch lanes.

The nearest community is Laurel, about 1.2 miles away. The closest larger city is Sarasota, approximately 14.8 miles away. The site lies within the Venice Inlet Frontal watershed, as defined by the EPA.

In the NOAA MRIP Site Register, this launch site is listed as NOKOMIS BEACH BOAT RAMP.

Sourced from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and enriched with data from the NOAA MRIP Site Register. Last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. Listed on Boat Ramp US since July 21, 2026.

Boat ramps on Blackburn Bay

Nokomis Beach Public Boat Ramp is currently the only public boat ramp we track on Blackburn Bay . If you know of another public launch nearby, let us know.

Nearby boat ramps in Sarasota County

We currently track 21 public boat ramps in Sarasota County. The closest ramps are listed below, along with the waterbody each one provides access to.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, this is a free launch site.

Yes - 15 vehicle-only spaces are recorded for this site.

This ramp's access type isn't specifically flagged for hand-launched craft, but a trailer ramp can generally be used to launch a kayak or canoe by hand as well.

Nokomis Beach Public Boat Ramp provides access to Blackburn Bay.

This listing is sourced from Florida FWC records - see the official page for the managing agency's own information.

Yes. According to NOAA's fishing site register, tidal conditions affect activity at this site, so it's worth checking the local tide before you head out - low water can limit launching and access at some coastal ramps.

This access point also appears as "NOKOMIS BEACH BOAT RAMP" in NOAA's fishing site register. Different agencies sometimes list the same ramp under slightly different names.

This listing was last checked against the source on July 11, 2026.

Quick facts

County
Sarasota County, Florida
Address
100 CASEY KEY RD
NOKOMIS, FL
Nearby places
Laurel (1.2 mi)
Nokomis (1.7 mi)
Venice (2.2 mi)
Coordinates
27.1283649, -82.4704274 Gaia
Waterbody
Blackburn Bay
Access type
Public
Hours
6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Ramp surface
Concrete
Launch lanes
2
Tidal influence
Affected by tide
Parking
15 vehicle-only

Amenities

Restaurant nearby

Current weather

87°F Clear

Wind SSE 8 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 2:37 PM

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